Border Patrol Agent Salary
Updated July 11, 2022
Average Border Patrol Agent Salary
$41,539 yearlyTo create our salary estimates, Zippia starts with data published in publicly available sources such as the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), Foreign Labor Certification Data Center (FLC) Show More
$19.97 hourly
Entry level Salary
$24,000 yearly$24,000
10 %
$41,539
Median
$71,000
90 %
How much does a Border Patrol Agent make?
Border patrol agents make $41,539 per year on average, or $19.97 per hour, in the United States. Border patrol agents on the lower end of that spectrum, the bottom 10% to be exact, make roughly $24,000 a year, while the top 10% makes $71,000.
Location impacts how much a border patrol agent can expect to make. Border patrol agents make the most in Connecticut, California, Alaska, New Hampshire, and Washington.
Highest Paying States For Border Patrol Agents
The darker areas on the map show where border patrol agents earn the highest salaries across all 50 states.
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Average Salary:
Border Patrol Agent average salary by State
| Rank | State | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Hampshire | $58,756 | $28.25 | 201 |
| 2 | Connecticut | $67,791 | $32.59 | 230 |
| 3 | California | $63,768 | $30.66 | 2,697 |
| 4 | Michigan | $50,406 | $24.23 | 878 |
| 5 | Arizona | $49,311 | $23.71 | 835 |
| 6 | Washington | $58,499 | $28.12 | 586 |
| 7 | New York | $56,850 | $27.33 | 1,124 |
| 8 | Delaware | $50,349 | $24.21 | 153 |
| 9 | North Dakota | $50,894 | $24.47 | 88 |
| 10 | New Jersey | $58,279 | $28.02 | 547 |
| 11 | West Virginia | $53,287 | $25.62 | 102 |
| 12 | Rhode Island | $48,838 | $23.48 | 134 |
| 13 | Oregon | $49,069 | $23.59 | 529 |
| 14 | Ohio | $45,331 | $21.79 | 1,276 |
| 15 | Massachusetts | $50,901 | $24.47 | 946 |
| 16 | Nevada | $46,192 | $22.21 | 255 |
| 17 | Alaska | $63,571 | $30.56 | |
| 18 | District of Columbia | $59,654 | $28.68 | 70 |
| 19 | Pennsylvania | $44,549 | $21.42 | 1,412 |
| 20 | Nebraska | $42,791 | $20.57 | 287 |
| 21 | Illinois | $48,908 | $23.51 | 987 |
| 22 | Colorado | $47,374 | $22.78 | 610 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $47,162 | $22.67 | 166 |
| 24 | Kentucky | $47,957 | $23.06 | 20 |
| 25 | Indiana | $46,048 | $22.14 | 531 |
| 26 | Utah | $41,833 | $20.11 | 406 |
| 27 | Iowa | $46,580 | $22.39 | 27 |
| 28 | Missouri | $38,821 | $18.66 | 824 |
| 29 | Minnesota | $47,282 | $22.73 | 490 |
| 30 | Maine | $45,785 | $22.01 | 103 |
| 31 | Maryland | $48,789 | $23.46 | 439 |
| 32 | Vermont | $39,800 | $19.13 | 98 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $49,326 | $23.71 | 70 |
| 34 | Mississippi | $38,956 | $18.73 | 265 |
| 35 | Montana | $37,387 | $17.97 | 154 |
| 36 | Texas | $42,635 | $20.50 | 1,767 |
| 37 | Wyoming | $36,088 | $17.35 | 82 |
| 38 | Virginia | $43,285 | $20.81 | 624 |
| 39 | Oklahoma | $35,299 | $16.97 | 327 |
| 40 | South Dakota | $35,712 | $17.17 | 107 |
| 41 | Wisconsin | $36,857 | $17.72 | 498 |
| 42 | Louisiana | $32,005 | $15.39 | 392 |
| 43 | Arkansas | $32,127 | $15.45 | 305 |
| 44 | South Carolina | $33,754 | $16.23 | 431 |
| 45 | Kansas | $35,715 | $17.17 | 247 |
| 46 | Florida | $32,568 | $15.66 | 1,638 |
| 47 | Idaho | $32,628 | $15.69 | 166 |
| 48 | Tennessee | $31,101 | $14.95 | 588 |
| 49 | Alabama | $30,360 | $14.60 | 465 |
| 50 | North Carolina | $34,431 | $16.55 | 558 |
| 51 | Georgia | $26,226 | $12.61 | 777 |
Highest Paying Cities For Border Patrol Agents
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| Rank | City | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Norwalk, CT | $68,952 | $33.15 |
| 2 | Los Angeles, CA | $62,179 | $29.89 |
| 3 | Manchester, NH | $58,738 | $28.24 |
| 4 | Sayreville, NJ | $58,417 | $28.09 |
| 5 | New York, NY | $57,410 | $27.60 |
| 6 | Charleston, WV | $51,216 | $24.62 |
| 7 | Fargo, ND | $51,120 | $24.58 |
| 8 | Framingham, MA | $50,960 | $24.50 |
| 9 | Wilmington, DE | $50,692 | $24.37 |
| 10 | Detroit, MI | $50,641 | $24.35 |
| 11 | Newport, RI | $49,913 | $24.00 |
| 12 | Phoenix, AZ | $49,360 | $23.73 |
| 13 | Chicago, IL | $49,264 | $23.68 |
| 14 | Portland, OR | $48,174 | $23.16 |
| 15 | El Paso, TX | $48,122 | $23.14 |
Border Patrol Agent Salary Details
What is a Border Patrol Agent's Salary?
| Percentile | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $71,000 | $5,917 | $34 |
| 75th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| Average | $41,539 | $3,462 | $20 |
| 25th Percentile | $31,000 | $2,583 | $15 |
| 10th Percentile | $24,000 | $2,000 | $12 |
Average Salary By Related Titles
| Job Title | Annual Salary | Monthly Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Safety Officer | $33,635 | $2,803 | $16.17 | 122,048 |
| Campus Safety Officer | $35,257 | $2,938 | $16.95 | 114,874 |
| Ranger | $35,972 | $2,998 | $17.29 | 748 |
| First Officer | $73,560 | $6,130 | $35.37 | 89,899 |
| Community Services Officer | $41,239 | $3,437 | $19.83 | 181,257 |
| Police Cadet | $39,031 | $3,253 | $18.76 | 94,220 |
Here are the five companies hiring the most now:
Which Companies Pay Border Patrol Agents The Most?
| Rank | Company | Average Salary | Hourly Rate | Job Openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Department of Homeland Security | $65,455 | $31.47 | |
| 2 | U.S. Customs and Border Protection | $48,140 | $23.14 | 22716 |
Border Patrol Agent Salary Trends
Border Patrol Agent Salary By Experience Level
| Experience Level | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry Level | $34,700 | $16.70 |
| Mid Level | $43,700 | $21.01 |
| Senior Level | $53,300 | $25.61 |
Average Border Patrol Agent Salary Over Time
Compare salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Border Patrol Agent Salary By Year
| Year | Avg. Salary | Hourly Rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $41,500 | $19.97 | +3.6% |
| 2021 | $40,000 | $19.24 | +2.8% |
| 2020 | $38,900 | $18.70 | +0.5% |
| 2019 | $38,700 | $18.60 | +2.2% |
| 2018 | $37,800 | $18.19 | +2.3% |
Recently Added Border Patrol Agent Salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date Added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Border Patrol Agent | Portland, ME | 06/01/2022 | $50,704 |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Border Patrol Agent-Experienced | Wichita, KS | 06/01/2022 | $56,551 |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Border Patrol Agent-Experienced | Charleston, SC | 06/01/2022 | $56,551 |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Border Patrol Agent | Los Angeles, CA | 06/01/2022 | $50,704 |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Border Patrol Agent-Experienced | New Orleans, LA | 06/01/2022 | $56,551 |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Border Patrol Agent-Experienced | Cheyenne, WY | 06/01/2022 | $56,551 |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Border Patrol Agent | Kansas City, MO | 06/01/2022 | $50,704 |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Border Patrol Agent | Albuquerque, NM | 06/01/2022 | $50,704 |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Border Patrol Agent-Experienced | Wilmington, DE | 06/01/2022 | $56,551 |
| U.S. Customs and Border Protection | Border Patrol Agent | Philadelphia, PA | 06/01/2022 | $50,704 |
Border Patrol Agent Salaries FAQs
What state pays Border Patrol Agents the most?
Connecticut pays Border Patrol Agents the most in the United States, with an average salary of $67,791 per year, or $32.59 per hour.
How do I know if I'm being paid fairly as a Border Patrol Agent?
You know if you are being paid fairly as a Border Patrol Agent if your pay is close to the average pay for the state you live in. For example, if you live in California you should be paid close to $63,768 per year.
What type of Border Patrol Agent gets paid the most?
First Officer gets paid the most. First Officer made a median salary of $73,560. The best-paid 10 percent make $81,000, while the lowest-paid 10 percent make $66,000.
Have more questions? See all answers to common protective service questions.
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